English · Word Candidate

contrast

/kənˈtɹɑːst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: contrasts · contrasting · contrasted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A difference in lightness, brightness or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable. — The degree of this difference.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự khác biệt về độ sáng, độ tươi hoặc màu sắc giữa hai màu làm cho chúng dễ dàng phân biệt hơn hoặc kém

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Noun

Examples

The red and the orange don't have much contrast between them — I can hardly tell them apart.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A difference in lightness, brightness or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable. — A control on a television, etc, that adjusts the amount of contrast in the images being displayed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự khác biệt về độ sáng, độ tươi hoặc màu sắc giữa hai màu làm cho chúng dễ dàng phân biệt hơn hoặc ít hơn.

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Noun

Examples

Ohh, you can't fool me. This thing's top of the line! It's got two contrast knobs!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between; to counterpoint.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đặt ra sự đối lập để chỉ ra sự khác biệt giữa; đối lập.

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To form a contrast.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tạo ra sự đối lập.

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Verb

Examples

Foreground and background strongly contrast.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “contrast” mean?

A difference in lightness, brightness or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable. — The degree of this difference.

Is “contrast” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.